What's going on: Tunisia creates new government after dictator flees

Christophe Ena / The Associated PressA torn banner of former Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali is seen in the center of Tunis, Sunday, Jan. 16.2011. Tunisia sped toward a new future after its iron-fisted leader fled, with an interim president sworn in and ordering the country's first multiparty government to be formed.

Days after a popular uprising forced Tunisian dictator Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali to abdicate control of the country, two former security officials associated with the old regime have been detained, The New York Times is reporting. The arrests are an indication that the military has taken charge of policing counter-protests and has brought some security to the capital.

Top opposition official Mustapha Ben Jafar said a unity government may be announced Sunday or Monday, CNN reported.